pros of owning a ball python?

[Kyle@theHeathertoft]

I keep Balls. My ex was totally into Corns. My roommate has a Corn.

Cornsnakes are nice but frankly they're too active for my tastes. The Corn my roomie has is ALWAYS moving, and I don't like that. I like my "lap cat" pythons...I can pour myself a soda, pop open a bag of chips, put on an episode of CSI or NCIS, and kick my feet up...with a python sleeping on my lap or (I know, I know, this is bad of me) curled around my shoulders. Once they get comfortable they tend to just chill out and relax.

Someone else mentioned...the Corn my roomie has and my Milk Snake tend to eliminate a LOT. I kindof hate getting pooped on...I'm sorry, I get bitten, peed on, thrown up on and drooled all over by dogs at work, I don't want to come home to a snake that'll smear poop all over me. My Balls eliminate infrequently and none of them has ever done it when out of their tubs being handled. Though...when they DO poop, it's like a PERSON snuck in there and dropped a load. My Mojave male's leavings rival my biggest cat!!!

I concurr on this...Balls are addictive!!! I can't have just one. Just be sure to get one from a solid, reputable breeder and you probably can't go wrong.

[Big Gunns]

Why don't you come up to a Toronto show? Brian from BHB does every year!

BG will let you in on a leeetle secret. He was talking to someone about this recently and he's considering taking a road trip. Tell the promoters to get the security ready.

[Flatheadhunter33]

Mine are in their hide for most of the day but when I go to get them out and handle them, its usually with no complaints from the snakes. They like to be held and they seem reluctant to be put back in their enclosure. So as far as the nocturnal thing goes...I dont see an issue with taking them out during the day. Usually when they dont want to be bothered, they can deifinitely let you know!

[BrianaK]

Mine are in their hide for most of the day but when I go to get them out and handle them, its usually with no complaints from the snakes. They like to be held and they seem reluctant to be put back in their enclosure. So as far as the nocturnal thing goes...I dont see an issue with taking them out during the day. Usually when they dont want to be bothered, they can deifinitely let you know!

I agree with everything you just said. And for the last comment, I got my first hiss the other day! It was a big moment for me. haha

[sarahlovesmiike]

A ball python is probably the lowest maintenance pet I've ever owned. It can be a little pricey, but once you have everything set up properly they're a breeze to care for.